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Will Mexico’s Jalisco cartel’s violent biz model survive El Mencho’s death?
El Mencho consolidated Mexico’s most powerful criminal organisations in part due to a unique franchise-based structure.
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A propos - North Korea's Kim pledges economic push as his sister is elevated at party congress
Members of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party have been gathering in Pyongyang this week, where Kim Jong Un is pledging to boost the economy over the next five years. While there's been no sign of his…
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North Korea's Kim pledges economic push as his sister is elevated at party congress
Members of North Korea's ruling Workers' Party have been gathering in Pyongyang this week, where Kim Jong Un is pledging to boost the economy over the next five years. While there's been no sign of his…
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Influential economist Larry Summers to depart Harvard over Epstein ties
Former Harvard President Summers quits after disclosures about his correspondence with Jeffrey Epstein.
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Business - Trump talks affordability amid public distrust in his handling of the economy
In his State of the Union address, US President Donald Trump sought to reassure Americans that the economy is doing well ahead of key midterm elections. Also in this edition: the Pentagon tells Anthropic…
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Germany's Merz to push for 'fair' economic competition on first visit to China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz touched down in China on Wednesday, beginning his inaugural visit to his country's largest trade partner and a high-tech rival as Europe's biggest economy struggles Merz…
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State of the Union address: Do Trump's claims on economy stand up?
Donald Trump boasted in his State of the Union address on Tuesday that he had ushered in "the golden age of America," saying he had slowed inflation, driven the stock market to record heights, signed…
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Key takeaways from Trump’s State of the Union speech
Trump's hardline stance on Iran and nuclear weapons, alongside foreign policy moves, dominate key moments of his speech.
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Trump threatens Iran in State of the Union speech, Tehran compares him to Goebbels
President Donald Trump claimed during his 2026 State of the Union speech that Iran was developing missiles that can strike the US. An Iranian foreign ministry spokesman on Wednesday dismissed the claim,…
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Business - German chancellor seeks 'right balance' in his first official visit to China
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz is visiting China on a two-day trip starting on Wednesday. He's the latest in a string of Western leaders who have been seeking new partnerships with the Asian giant…
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Warner Bros gets new offer from Paramount but still recommends Netflix bid
If Warner’s board changes course and deems Paramount’s latest offer superior, Netflix will be able to revise its bid.
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Three myths about the Russia economic war
Has Moscow really overcome the sanctions regime? It is time to talk facts, not fiction.
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